Chelsea is a girl who has decided to share a really interesting story with the rest of the world. Time after time I have shared with you important tips on how to walk your dog, the do’s and the don’t and what this girl has practiced recently is one of the big DO’s we have suggested you to do long time ago. It is really interesting in hearing a story from another person, and listening to what she has to say about this very important tip. We are talking about: Letting your dog to walk you and not the opposite. Why? In this post you will get all the answers you have been waiting for, answered from someone who has experienced this first hand.
Allow me to introduce you to Chelsea and her dog Hadley. Through the following pictures you will learn about her experience. Everything you will read above is her statement.
My dog is walking me this AM + I'm learning she follows my cues more than I thought: been standing here for 10 mins pic.twitter.com/kl4mFb5eSD
— Chelsea Marshall (@theseamar) April 7, 2016
The Rules
1. I would only go in the direction that she pulled.
2. I would try my best to keep her leash loose.
3. Obviously, I would intervene if she was pulling into a street or towards a mean dog.
“When she picked a street to go down that involved crossing an avenue, SHE STOPPED AND WAITED TO CROSS. This probably doesn’t seem like a big deal to most humans with dogs, but see shiba comments above. I was so proud, I teared up.”
“There were a few times Hadley just full-on stopped in front of lost tourists. There was another corner where someone thought we might be prospective dog walking clients (sorry, lady but I hope you got the job!). Hadley is a sweetheart, but she doesn’t really know “social norms,” and likes to smell people’s calves as they walk by.”
“She really forced me to slow down and appreciate small things. She was enjoying herself and not overthinking it. I should do that more often.”
“I was calmer at work after all that slowing down. Following Hadley’s lead helped me slow down in the morning and made me feel more centered by the time I got to work.”
Hadley (Chelsea assumes): ““I had no idea what she was doing but I guess it was chill. I got to sniff more flowers than a normal weekday morning walk.”
Source: Buzzfeed